Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A number of metals react with cold water or with steam.
(a)[4]

Describe the reaction of sodium with cold water, and iron with steam. In your response, include the products formed and any observations that can be seen.

(b)[3]

Describe a practical way to investigate the rate of this reaction. You may include a labelled diagram.

(c)[1]

Fill in the table below by giving the sizes of the pieces in the first column.

(d(i))[2]

Describe the effect of temperature on the rate of this reaction.

(d(ii))[1]

Determine the rate of reaction at $60\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(e)[1]

Describe how the concentration of hydrochloric acid affects the rate of its reaction with iron.

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This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: For sodium, bubbles are produced / effervescence occurs

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